Garage Guys Gunsmithing and Engraving
Garage Guys Gunsmithing and Engraving operates from a home-based shop run by Terry Tanner, a former Marine and retired law enforcement officer. Terry graduated from Modern Gun School and brings hands-on experience as a former competitive pistol shooter. His son Nicholas "Nick" Tanner works alongside...
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Garage Guys Gunsmithing and Engraving operates from a home-based shop run by Terry Tanner, a former Marine and retired law enforcement officer. Terry graduated from Modern Gun School and brings hands-on experience as a former competitive pistol shooter. His son Nicholas "Nick" Tanner works alongside him, handling laser engraving and building skills as a competitive clay target shooter. Together they deliver gunsmithing and custom work with direct oversight and quality control.
General Repairs & Maintenance - Diagnostic and mechanical repairs: $80/hr (includes cleaning) - Machine labor: $100/hr - Cosmoline removal: $200
Customization & Upgrades - Ruger 10/22 and AR-15 builds and upgrades - Barrel threading for muzzle devices or suppressors - Aftermarket component installation - Custom stocks and grips - Trigger jobs (smoothing or reducing pull weight)
Restoration & Performance - Full restoration of older or damaged firearms - Metal and wood refinishing - Long-range accuracy tuning and scope mounting - Firearm assembly from parts or kits
- •Decorative designs on barrels, magazines, and receivers
- •Personalization with names, monograms, logos
- •Commemorative and gift item engraving for retirement, weddings, anniversaries
- •Laser engraving capability
Additional Services: - Firearm sales and transfers - Buying firearms and gun parts - Compliance work and serial number issuance
No work starts without your approval. Contact Terry at 404-644-0918 or [email protected] to discuss your project.
Beyond gunsmithing, they stock a range of firearms and accessories: - Firearms: Ruger 10/22 models ($240-$310), Ruger Wrangler .22 ($220), Rock Island M1911 ($340), custom rifles (TAC 33, TAC 36, Dirty Larry from $275-$775) - Tactical Gear: Magpul slings, MBUS sights, AR-15 scope mounts, ammunition magazines, cleaning kits - Knives: Damascus, survival, combat, hunting options ($20-$65) - Custom Gifts: Engraved cutting boards, Zippo lighters, Glock watches ($200-$625) - Suppressors: Griffin Armament adapters and flash hiders
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| General labor/cleaning | $80/hr |
| Machine labor | $100/hr |
| Cosmoline removal | $200 |
| Optional engraving | $10 |
"At Garage Guys, we combine passion, precision, and craftsmanship to bring your firearms to their full potential... we treat every firearm like it's our own."